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Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Saginaw, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Saginaw rent stands today
Saginaw, MI rent rose 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $998/month. Renters today are paying $97 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the peak of $997/month reached in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Saginaw sits 48.6% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, reflecting its position as a smaller market with limited total rentals (56) and accessible rents for budget-conscious renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Saginaw, MI rent for $750/month, 1-bedrooms for $850/month, 2-bedrooms for $975/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,144/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,588/month. This range covers the typical bedroom sizes available to renters in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Saginaw
$998/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Saginaw is $998 per month as of August 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $942 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Saginaw
56
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Saginaw rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Saginaw, MI
Average rent prices in Saginaw have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Saginaw, MI
Rent prices in Saginaw vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Saginaw is $970, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Saginaw run $862 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | No Change |  44% | |
1 bedroom | $850 | 3% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $975 | 2% | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $1,144 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,588 | 4% | 16% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Saginaw, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $970 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,999 | 9% | 102% | |
Houses | $1,200 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $595 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last year
44%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,144
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,588
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
16%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Saginaw, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$970
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
102%
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$595
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Saginaw, MI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Saginaw, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Saginaw and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Saginaw
49%lower than the national median
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Saginaw, MI is 1% higher than the median rent in Auburn, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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Discover rentals in Saginaw, MI
3d ago
1111 N Harrison St, Saginaw, MI 48602
3 beds
2 baths
$433–$1,072
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Saginaw
3 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 19
3d ago
1850 Squire Dr, Saginaw, MI 48601
2 beds
1 bath
$775–$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Saginaw
921 N Mason St #1, Saginaw, MI 48602
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 10
3d ago
House for rent in Saginaw
4 beds
4 baths
$2,700
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
300 Kennely Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,729–$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 4
5d+ ago
House for rent in Saginaw
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
Available Jul 3
3d ago
2d ago
Verified
300 Kennely Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,729–$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 4
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,195
$1,095
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
4889 Fontaine Boulevard, Saginaw, MI 48603
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2797 Gemini St, Saginaw, MI 48601
3 beds
2 baths
$883
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
2d ago
Verified
300 Kennely Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,729–$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 4
3d ago
Verified
180 S Colony Dr, Saginaw, MI 48638
1–2 beds
1 bath
$994–$1,082
Apartment for rent
Available May 21
2d ago
Verified
5762 Olive Tree Dr, Saginaw, MI 48603
1–2 beds
1 bath
$824–$1,024
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
5d+ ago
Verified
2797 Gemini St, Saginaw, MI 48601
3 beds
2 baths
$883
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,195
$1,095
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
3260 Wicklow Ct, Saginaw, MI 48603
2 beds
1 bath
$874–$894
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
2d ago
Verified
5762 Olive Tree Dr, Saginaw, MI 48603
1 bed
1 bath
$824
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 17
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Frequently asked questions for Saginaw, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Saginaw rental market.
How much is rent in Saginaw?
The average rent in Saginaw is $998 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Saginaw?
Average rent prices in Saginaw have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Saginaw rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Saginaw is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $942 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Saginaw?
To comfortably afford rent in Saginaw, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Saginaw?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Saginaw average around $840/month and two-bedrooms approximately $930/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).